Cloud Architect

The Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise cloud solutions supporting a federal modernization program. This role is responsible for defining cloud strategy, ensuring security and compliance with federal standards, and enabling scalable, resilient cloud and edge architectures aligned with mission-critical airspace operation, Enterprise Cloud Strategy

-Define and execute the enterprise cloud strategy aligned to modernization objectives and digital transformation initiatives

-Establish architectural standards, governance models, and best practices across cloud environments

Cloud Readiness & NEEDS Package Support

-Conduct Cloud Readiness Assessments in accordance with the Start-up NEEDS Package (NP-1)

-Perform readiness reviews at each NEEDS Package milestone, ensuring systems meet migration, operational, and compliance criteria

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

-Design and implement secure cloud solutions in AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government environments

-Architect solutions that meet FedRAMP Moderate and High baselines and FAA security policies

-Develop scalable, resilient architectures supporting mission-critical NAS systems

DevSecOps & CI/CD Enablement

-Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery

-Integrate DevSecOps principles, including automated security testing, code scanning, and compliance validation

-Establish reusable pipeline and platform standards across development teams

Containerization & Platform Architecture

-Design and manage containerized environments using Kubernetes (K8s), ECS, or similar orchestration platforms

-Define platform engineering standards to support portability, scalability, and resilience across cloud environments

Edge Compute Strategy

-Plan and implement edge computing architectures to support facility-level Operational Technology (OT) systems

-Enable seamless integration between centralized cloud services and distributed edge environments

-Support low-latency, mission-critical workloads at federal facilities

Cybersecurity & Compliance

-Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and continuous monitoring

-Ensure compliance with federal mandates, including OMB M-21-31 logging and retention requirements

-Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities across cloud systems

Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)

-Establish cloud cost governance and FinOps practices

-Monitor usage, optimize resource consumption, and implement cost control strategies

-Provide visibility into cloud spend and efficiency metrics

Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government

-Proven experience designing architectures compliant with FedRAMP Moderate and/or High

-Experience conducting cloud readiness assessments and migration planning

-Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, ECS, and container orchestration technologies

-Expertise in CI/CD pipeline architecture and DevSecOps implementation

-Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps principles

-Knowledge of edge computing architectures and distributed systems

-Understanding of OMB M-21-31 logging requirements and centralized logging strategies

-Experience supporting federal Authority to Operate (ATO) processes -Familiarity with SWIM (System Wide Information Management) or other federal architectures

-Experience operating in GCC High / IL4-IL6 environments